The San Diego Padres have recalled right-hander Stephen Kolek from Triple-A El Paso, and he is set to start Tuesday evening's contest against the Miami Marlins.

The post MLB Insider suggests intriguing Padres buy/sell trade deadline strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints. With the trade deadline looming and playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the San Diego Padres could take a path few contenders consider — buying and selling at the same time.

While the Padres have the best combined bullpen ERA in baseball at 3.15, the idea of any of those teams plucking Duran (or Jax) should compel them into a pursuit. San Diego has largely succeeded so far because of that bullpen, and allowing competitors to narrow the gap does not bode well for their October hopes.

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal pegged the San Diego Padres as a team who could dislodge an All-Star closer from an AL team.

The Padres have multiple needs and a thinner farm system than a year ago, which might mean they have to settle for another rental or two.

Four Padres relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings as San Diego defeated the host Miami Marlins 2-1 on Monday night in their series opener.

Rejoins big club

Padres Announce Jackson Merrill News After Removal From Lineup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Outfielder Jackson Merrill is in his second season as a member of the San Diego Padres. The 22-year-old star was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft and earned a call-up to the big-league roster ahead of the 2024 season.